Food Heals Allison Melody

What do you do when your pet is struggling with chronic disease and the vets have no answers? Enter Dr. Marty Goldstein whose veterinary approach, known as "integrative medicine," combines the best of both traditional and alternative therapies to maximize our pet health. 

After Dr. Marty lost 20 pounds on a macrobiotic diet, he started treating his veterinary patients with diet, nutrition and alternative modalities. One of Dr. Marty’s patients, a dog named Kaiser, had low energy, difficulty moving, and problems with his skin and coat. Dr. Goldstein put him on a Macrobiotic doggy diet and the results were remarkable.

Kaiser's energy surged, his coat gleamed, and his digestive system regained regularity. Even at 11 years old, Kaiser's best years were ahead of him, thanks to Dr. Marty’s intervention.
And he's been helping pets through his work as a doctor, author and star of the documentary film, The Dog Doc ever since. 

If you missed part one of Dr. Marty’s interview, don't forget go back to episode 439 of Food Heals. Plus - Stick around until the end of this episode, where I'll share the incredible healing stories of my own dogs, Jackson and Charlotte, and how I strive to keep my current beagle, Lily, healthy AF. 

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Meet Dr. Marty Goldstein, a seasoned veterinarian who's seen a dramatic shift in pet health over the last 25 years. In the past, cancer mainly struck older pets, but now even puppies aren't spared. Dr. Goldstein blames this change on generations of pets raised on lousy diets (yes, kibble, we're looking at you) and constant exposure to chemicals like flea repellents.
The real kicker? Sixty percent of Dr. Goldstein's animal patients come to him with acute illnesses, often after being given up on by other vets who recommend extreme treatments or even euthanasia.
But here's the good news: Dr. Goldstein's unique approach to pet health is changing the game. He can significantly improve the quality of life for 50% of cancer patients and 80% of those with degenerative diseases. How? By going beyond traditional methods and using a blend of herbs, vitamins, supplements, acupuncture, and more. His integrative approach can extend a cancer patient's life by 50% to 60% compared to standard treatments.
You can see Dr. Goldstein's work in action in the documentary "The Dog Doc" and learn more in his books, "The Nature of Animal Healing" and "The Spirit of Animal Healing." He's even sharing his wisdom with the prestigious Cornell University.
Forbes Magazine dubbed him the "Miracle Worker" for his game-changing contributions to veterinary medicine. He's been a guest on national TV shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Martha Stewart Show, and Good Morning America.
Dr. Marty Goldstein is a pioneer, showing us that sometimes the best way to care for our furry friends is by thinking outside the kibble box.

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"Fascist, out of touch, crass, privileged, dumb" – just some of the names I was called online yesterday when a very prominent newspaper posted an extremely fear-mongering article about a COVID comeback, basically insinuating we should stay inside over Labor Day weekend.
As you well know, being outside is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, I posted that maybe, just maybe, we could take into consideration the health benefits of vitamins, vegetables, exercise, and sunshine. The comment section went berserk. My little comment set the internet ablaze. I literally wrote that comment and didn't think twice about it. I went about my day and forgot about it.
So, I'm at the gym this morning, doing the leg machine, listening to a podcast, and the podcast mentioned how the news was starting to fear-monger about staying inside again. I thought, 'Oh yeah, I wonder if anyone responded to my comment.' That's when I saw it. People were going nuts, fighting each other in the comment section under my comment. Some supported what I said, while others attacked me and each other, calling names left and right.
My question is, when the heck did being healthy become so polarizing, and why does it trigger so many people? When did it become normal for the news to act as a medium of fear-mongering rather than as a medium of truth and facts?
Now, I choose not to live in fear. I choose to live in empowerment. I know the body is designed to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. Don't let your government, your politicians, or your doctors tell you otherwise. Don't buy into the fear. Don't buy into the politicization of health. Politics today just want to define us and divide us.
My goal is to live a long, strong, healthy, joyful life free from chronic degenerative disease. So many people are living in fear and in the expectation that they are going to get sick, that being in a chronic disease state is inevitable or genetic. No, it's not. Nothing is inevitable. You are in control. You have the power to choose health every day.
I have never had COVID. I rarely ever get sick. I've talked to some other people like me who have avoided getting sick this whole time, and I wondered if I knew what my healing protocol is. I have shared it on this show before. I know what works for me, but I was curious – what are the commonalities between me and others who have not gotten sick? So, I wanted to share those with you today.
Tune in to find out my favorite healing must-haves!

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What if I told you that healing miracle is always possible? In today's episode you'll hear from four people with incredible healing miracles to share! Get ready for part 4 of our Food Heals Book Club series, where we'll be delving into the chapters of my book, Food Heals: Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Stories to Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Health.

Imagine an anthology akin to the heartwarming "Chicken Soup For The Soul," but with a fascinating twist - each story in this book is a testament to the miraculous healing potential that lies within us. Curated with love, these chapters are filled with awe-inspiring accounts that will leave you marveling at the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative force of nutrition.

On today's episode we've got chapters 14-17:
Chapter 14: Create Your Own Miracle
By Hal Elrod
Chapter 15: Mamma Goes Vegan
By Jennifer Jansen
Chapter 16: Healing Cancer
By Jeff Witzeman
Chapter 17: A Pharmacists' Awakening
By Noor Daghistani


About Food Heals:
Witnessing her mother and father — in short succession — lose their lives to cancer, Allison Melody endured significant trauma in her 20s.Why did their bodies fail them? Why did the doctors have no answers?T his tragic loss instilled in Allison an unwavering passion for nutrition and propelled her into the world of holistic health and healing. She vowed to honor her parents’ memory by dedicating her life to finding a way to heal the body naturally.
After interviewing hundreds who have healed themselves of chronic and degenerative diseases for her film Powered By Plants and podcast Food Heals, Allison now firmly believes that the body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so.
The intimate and uplifting true stories in this book are a must-read for anyone who is dealing with disease, stress, or any health imbalance and is looking for motivation, education, and inspiration to take their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being into their own hands.

If you are enjoying listening to these stories and you'd like to get a physical copy of the book into your hands, or as a gift for a loved one who may be struggling with their health right now, you can get the book on Amazon or at www.foodhealsnation.com/book. And when I am done recording these stories for you, Food Heals Nation, then the book will be available on Audible as well!

Thank you for being a part of this beautiful journey with me!

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A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Just Thrive’s breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justthrivehealth.com, and save 15% off using code foodheals15.

CURED Nutrition
You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off.
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"The body is designed to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so!" Yes, you have heard me say this countless times over the last 8 years of recording the Food Heals Podcast. In today's episode you'll hear from five people with incredible healing stories to share! Get ready for part 3 of our Food Heals Book Club series, where we'll be delving into the captivating chapters of my book, Food Heals: Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Stories to Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Health.

Imagine an anthology akin to the heartwarming "Chicken Soup For The Soul," but with a fascinating twist - each story in this book is a testament to the miraculous healing potential that lies within us. Curated with love, these chapters are filled with awe-inspiring accounts that will leave you marveling at the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative force of nutrition.

On today's episode we've got chapters 9-13:
Chapter 9: How to Thrive As An Athlete and Be A Super Sexy Vegan
By John Salley
Chapter 10: My Dearest One
By Jacqui Letran
Chapter 11: Living Gorgeously Green
By Sophie Uliano
Chapter 12: Out of the Darkness: My Journey to Healing Clinical Depression
By Jason Wrobel
Chapter 13: Thank you body, I Love You
By Nicole Dersweh

About Food Heals:
Witnessing her mother and father — in short succession — lose their lives to cancer, Allison Melody endured significant trauma in her 20s.Why did their bodies fail them? Why did the doctors have no answers?This tragic loss instilled in Allison an unwavering passion for nutrition and propelled her into the world of holistic health and healing.She vowed to honor her parents’ memory by dedicating her life to finding a way to heal the body naturally.
After interviewing hundreds who have healed themselves of chronic and degenerative diseases for her film Powered By Plants and podcast Food Heals, Allison now firmly believes that the body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so.
The intimate and uplifting true stories in this book are a must-read for anyone who is dealing with disease, stress, or any health imbalance and is looking for motivation, education, and inspiration to take their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being into their own hands.

If you are enjoying listening to these stories and you'd like to get a physical copy of the book into your hands, or as a gift for a loved one who may be struggling with their health right now, you can get the book on Amazon or at www.foodhealsnation.com/book. And when I am done recording these stories for you, Food Heals Nation, then the book will be available on Audible as well!

Thank you for being a part of this beautiful journey with me!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Just Thrive Health Probiotics 
A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Just Thrive’s breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justthrivehealth.com, use the coupon code foodheals, get 20% off your dummies for a limited time. As always, save 15% off using code foodheals15.

Organifi
Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off.

CURED Nutrition
You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off.


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First, I'm answering your questions about lab-grown meat, then I am talking to Dr. Deepika Krishna about healing gynecological cancer, and finally I'll be covering one of the most controversial topics of our time and making a very special announcement.

Part 1: What's The Deal with Lab-Grown Meat? With Bruce Friedrich
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured meat, is a big advancement in making food in a better way. Instead of raising lots of animals on farms, scientists grow just the muscle part of animals in labs. This helps solve problems like hurting animals and harming the environment. Lab-grown meat has great advantages: it can stop animals from suffering on farms, give us healthier meat, and help our planet by causing less pollution and using fewer resources.
Bruce Friedrich is co-founder and executive director of The Good Food Institute (GFI.org), a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy and sustainable alternatives to industrially produced meat, dairy, and eggs. Bruce is the co-author of Clean Protein: The Revolution that Will Reshape Your Body, Boost Your Energy—and Save Our Planet 

Part 2: Taking a Holistic Approach to Gynecological Cancer with Dr. Deepika Krishna
Dr. Deepika Krishna is an Integrative Health Coach and accomplished gynecologist, specializing in supporting people in their journey towards healing from chronic lifestyle ailments while promoting immunity and long-lasting well-being. Her expertise extends to gynecological cancers, and she places a strong emphasis on strengthening the body's defense mechanisms to ward off diseases, including cancer and other persistent health issues.
Driven by personal experience, she embarked on a holistic mission to restore her own health after facing hormonal imbalances that traditional medical approaches couldn't resolve. This profound journey led her to recognize the importance of considering the entire body, rather than just symptoms, allowing her to better guide her patients towards comprehensive wellness. Her commitment to this approach is reflected in her work, aimed at empowering others to achieve optimal health and vitality. Learn more about her holistic approach at https://www.immunosciences.in/health-reset

Part 3: A Controversial Topic and Special Announcement
You're gonna have to listen to find out more!

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